Railway-tie.



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1 H. P. WHITE. RAILWAY T IB. APPLICATION FILED AUG. 12, 1907.

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@bungs HENRY P. WHITE, OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN.

RAILWAY-TIE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented .Tune 23, 1908.

Application led August 12,. 1907. Serial No. 388161.

rovide an improved railroad-tie and means or securing the rails thereto, by which the spreading or tipping of the rails 1s effectively prevented; third: to provide an improved railway-tie which serves to 'reduce the noise of passing trains; fourth z. to rovide an improved railway-tie and means or securing the rails thereto, in which the rails may be easily adjusted and secured in placing the same; and fifth: `to provide an improved railway-tie which is economical to produce and durable in use, and one which is not likely to get outV of repair in use.

Further objects, and objects relating to details of construction, will definitel appear from the detailed description to fol ow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embod ing the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure 1 is a plan view of a structure embod ng the features of my invention, lparts of t 1e rails being shown in' position thereon to show the relation of the parts in use; Fig.

2 is an enlarged `detail longitudinal section, taken on a line corresponding toline 2--2 of Fig. 1 Fig. 3 is an enlar ed detail longitudinal section, taken on a ine corresponding to line 3--3 of Fig. 1, showing further `de tails of the rail-securing means; Fig. 4 is a cross-section taken on a line correspondin to line 4-4 of Fig. 1; Fig. 5 is ahorizonta section taken on a line corresponding to line 5-5 of Fig. 4, the binding-core being shown in full lines; Fi 6 is a detail side e evation of one end ofte tie; and Fig. 7 is a per- These binding-cores and t disposed pairs, and are provided with s ective view of one of the rail-clamping p ates.

In the drawing, the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of thesection lines, and similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughoutthe several views. l f Referring to the drawing: I provide a pair of supporting-blocks for the bar 1, preferably consisting of metal shells 2 to which the bar 1 is secured by means of suitablerivets, as The barl 1s a T-bar and 1s arranged 1n an inverted, osition, the rivets being passed .through t ehorizontal flanges or arms there-v of. The block-shells 2 are referably formed of sheet metal, the edges eing brought together on the underside and secured by rivets 4. 1

By forming the shell of sheet metal I can conveniently secure the taper which I find desirable, the shells being preferably tapered at each end, as clearly a pears in Fw. G. The shells are provided wit 1 a suitable fillin as 5, preferably of concrete or other suitab e material, which may be placed therein in a plastic condition. I am aware, however, that'there are a great variety of materials which might be used for this purpose.

,I 1plreferably embed the binding-cores 6 in the lin 5, the cores preferably being in the form of Iinks, as clearly agpears in Fig. 5.

e taper of the shells serve to retain the filling should it become fractured.

'The vertical flan e or arm of the T-bar 1 yis provided withH rai -openings 7 located centrally above the supporting blocks 5, as

clearly appears from t e drawing. The ends of these openings are preferably curved, as clearly appears 1n Fig. 2, the object being to secure a more perfect wedging and-clamping action of the rail-plates 8 u on the rails. These rail-plates 8 are arrange in oppositelyu wardly and inwardly rojecting flanges t their outer edges', the flhnges being adapted to embrace theodges of the base of the rail 13, as clearly a pears in the drawing. These flanges are we ,ge-shaped so that by drivin the same up they are wedged and clampe upon the rail. The edges of the plates 8 are preferably serrated, so that they securely envided with serrations at their inner ends,

' to the tie, so that there is no opportunity for stram.

vibration between the rail and the tie, thereby greatly lessening the noise. The arts are so arranged that they are not like y to become loosened from wear. j However, should they become loosened, they may be rxadily tightened by driving up the securingates.

The base of the rail is securely clamped so that it is impossible for the rails to spread, as is likely to occur when bolts or spikes are used, or for the same to tip under heavy I preferably use the locking-plates as an additional precaution for securing the rail-plates, but do not re ard these as essentials, particularly where t e edges ofthe railplates are serrated as illustrated. Should the rails become worn, they may be adjusted tocompensate for the wear-by loosening up the clamping-plates and rc-adjustingthe same, which, it is obvious, may be done` as many times as required without seriously affecting the security thereof. j

My improved tie is very strong and durable, and may be formed of concrete and metal, as described, and at the same time is economical in manufacture and does not contain any useless weight,-which is the serious ob'ection to concrete or artificial stone ties.

.have not, in the accompanying drawing,

- attempted to show a structure di exact proportion, the structure sh'own being illustrative only. I have illustrated and described my improved tie in detail and in the form preferred by me on account of the structural simplicity and economy and its convenience in use. I am, however, aware that it is capable of considerable structural variation without departing from my invention, and

I desire to be understood as claiming the same specifically as well as broadly. j

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. Ina structure of the class described, the combination with a pair of blocks comprising metal shells tapered toward each end; a filling for said shells; a T-bar arranged with its vertical fiange projecting u Ward secured to said blocks by riveting to t 1e shells thereof, the vertical flanges of said bar having recesses therein to receive the rails located centrally above said blocks, and rail clamping plates ada ted to be wedged into said recesses in said )ar for securing the rai-ls thereto.

2. In a structure of the class described, the combination with a pair of blocks comprising metal shells; a filling for said shells; a T-.bar arranged with its vertical fiange projecting upward secured to said blocks by riveting to the shells thereof, the vertical flanges of said bar having recesses therein to receive the rails located centrally above the said blocks, and rail clamping plates adapted to be wedged into said recesses 1n said bar for securing the rails thereto.

3. In a structure of the class described, the

said rail plates and having bar-engaging ugs at their outer ends; and securing screws for said locking plates.

4. In astructure ofthe class described, the combination with an inverted T-bar, the vertical flange of said bar having a recess therein to receive the base of a rail; a pair of oppositely-arranged rail lates provided with upwardly and inward y-projecting wedgeshaped serrated flanges at their outer edges; locking plates serrated at their inner ends to engage said rail lates and having barengaging lugs. at t eir outer ends; and securin screws for said locking plates.

5. n a structure of the class described, the combination with a T-bar arranged with its vertical flange upwardly, the vertical flange of said bar having a recess therein to receive the base of a rail; a pair of oppositelyarran ed rail plates on which said'rail rests, provi ed with upwardly and inwardly-projecting wed e-sha ed serrated flanges at their outer e ges a apted to engage the base of the rail; locking plates serrated at their inner ends to engage said rail plates and having bar-engaging lugs at their outer ends, and securing screws for said locking plates.

6. In a structure of the class described,l the combination with a T-bar arranged with its vertical flange upwardly, thevertical flange of said bar having la recess therein to receive the base of a rail; and a pair of oppositelyarran ed rail plates on which said rail rests, provi ed with upwardly and inwardly-projecting wedge-shaped iianges at their outer edges adapted to enga e the base of the rail.

7. In a structure of t e class described, theL combination with a T-bar arranged with its vertical fiange pro'ecting upwardly, the verto receive the base of a rail, the ends of said pair of oppositely arranged rail recess beingsurved; and a pair. oi o positely-arranged rail plates on which sai rail uwardly-projectmglllange having a recess 't erein to receive t e base of a rail; and a lates on which said rail rests proyided Wit wedgeshaped llanges at their outer edges adapted to engage lthe base ofthe rail wedged into said recess in the flange yof said T-bar, whereby said rail is secured thereto. V

9. In al structre of the class described, the combination with a T-bar arranged with one of its flanges projectingA upwardly, the said upwardly-projecting flange having arecess therein to receive the base of the ra the ends of said recess being curved; and a pair ci oppositely-arranged rail plates on which said rail rests provided with wedge-shaped flanges at their outer edges adapted vto engage the base of the rail wedged into said recess in the flange of said f-bar, whereby saidrail is secured thereto.

10. In a structure of the class described, the combination with a T-bar arranged with one of its flanges pro'ecting upwardly, the upwardly-projectin therein to receive t e base oi a rail; and a pair of rail engaging plates wedged into said recess in said T-bar to clamp the said rail thereto.

ange having la recess In witness whereof, I have hereunto set n}y t hand and seal in the presence of two Witf nesses. o

r HENRY P. WHITE. [L. s.}

Witnesses:

CHARLES A. MERRELL, LULU GREENFIELD. 

